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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1913
Page
3
London June 27 The Unionists again increased their lead in a Leicester bye-election caused by Eliot Crawshay Williams leaving Parliament amid a divorce case. The trend follows Althingham May 29 where the Unionist candidate defeated the Liberal opponent by a larger majority.
In the latest contest Hewart, Liberal, led with 10 863 votes, Wilshere Unionist 9 279, Hartley Socialist 2 580. In December 1910 Crawshay Williams had a 6 691 majority over the Unionist candidate.
John Redmond declares reports that Sir Rufus Isaacs resigned and the cabinet crushed are false and ridiculous. He states the home rule government in England remains intact and the home rule bill proceeds, despite anti supporters’ efforts to thwart it.
In the second annual election at Wells Memorial building Miss Annie E. Malloy was elected president and Miss Mary C. Meagher vice president. Contests filled the remaining offices as polls ran 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. with heavy balloting. About 75 percent of the union's 9940 members voted, and the count extended past midnight.
Charles O. Baldwin of Housatonic was gathering mountain laurel for his 25th wedding anniversary when a monster black snake sunning on Monument Mountain suddenly curled around his legs and waist after he stumbled. The constricting reptile fastened coils to a sapling then tightened its grip as bystanders watched.
Mr Baldwin was crushed by a constricting 11 foot 6 inch snake as it coiled on him. A nearby woodcutter slashed the reptile’s tail, causing it to loosen its grip and Baldwin to recover. The serpent measured five inches in diameter at its thickest point before dying.
Madrid June 27 The Spanish premier Count Roma nones reports that King Alfonso has received with favor the proposal to raise the United States legation in Madrid to the rank of an embassy. The move would cement the friendship between Spain and the United States.
Mr and Mrs Frank A Teele marked their silver anniversary with a reception at 33 Wallace Street West Somerville from 4 to 8 pm assisted by daughters Mable L Edna F Gladys E and Bernice E They are active in West Somerville Baptist Church where he serves as deacon and treasurer of the missionary fund He also holds several lodge and fraternal posts Mrs Teele belongs to Fraternal Chapter Order of the Eastern Star The couple wed 25 years ago at South Acton and have resided in West Somerville since.
Mrs Loret ta Ayers Ward was granted a divorce from William A Ward in St Louis Circuit Court on grounds of desertion. Ward had been the Socialist candidate for Governor of Missouri last fall.
Special Police Officer Edward Daveron of 16 Purchase Street was thrown from a carriage into a barn window near the Hotel William when the horse ran away. He suffered severe cuts and dislocations of the hip and shoulder. Policeman Michael Noland escaped serious injury by jumping from the carriage before it overturned. They were en route to the William stable to summon witnesses for an assault case to be tried tomorrow.
Skipper Tony Costa claimed a large unknown fish stole his noonday dinner while he worked his trawls near Boston Light. He described the event as fishy but said he had proof after consuming two full suppers following the loss of his meal.
A fisherman describes a hot day at sea when a huge fish, possibly a shark, raided his dinner floating in a tin. He watched as the creature ripped apart the tin, consumed the sandwiches and cake, and even chewed the tea bottle before he could retrieve the rope and continue work.
Men's Harko brand suits from fine all wool fabrics are hand tailored. Prices range from $7.75 to $14.0 for various styles. Thousands of men's outing pants and light weight silk lined overcoats offered with discounts. Open tonight till 10 pm at 662 672 Washington St corner Beach.
The Rev. Victor Burns and the Rev. Patrick Downey, both newly ordained Redemptorists, will celebrate their first solemn high masses at the Mission Church Roxbury. Each will be assisted by parish fathers and the rector Rev. James Hayes is expected to preach on The Dignity of the Priesthood. Also celebrating first mass is the Rev. Thomas O'Reilly of Gate of Heaven South Boston, with the Rev. Charles Haverty of the Passionists at Gate of Heaven.
The Church of Our Lady of the Presentation hosts a field day this afternoon and evening at Oak Square playground near Lake and Washington streets in Brighton. Lieutenant-Governor David T. Walsh will attend to represent the state along with many prominent locals.
Judge Braley of the Supreme Court ousted Mrs. Etta M. Seagrave and Mrs. Ed mund H. Squires from office as president and secretary of the Ladies’ Kennel Club. The decree says proxies were used illegitimately to elect May 12 officers. Lizzie M. Blake and Helen M. Talbot are named as rightful leaders. The case followed earlier warnings to reconcile factions, which were not heeded.
Calvin Sylvernale, aged 90, died last night after a long marriage with Mrs. Sylvernale who observed their 70th anniversary on June 17. The widow, age 11 in the report, remains unaware of his death. He never rode a railroad train and cast his first presidential ballot in 1844, voting in every election since.
Edwin F. Young former treasurer of the Chicago Terra Haute and Southwestern Railroad Company pleaded guilty to embezzling 53000 of the firm s funds and was sentenced to one to ten years in prison in Chicago on June 27.
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